FAQs

Honors Program FAQs

Do students in the College Honors Program have an extra layer of requirements?

No, the College Honors Program curricular requirements are
intentionally imbedded within the college’s general education
curriculum. Please see our Program Requirements page for more information about the CHP requirements.

My major has very specific and rigorous requirements. Will I still be able to meet the College Honors Program requirements?

Yes, our participants represent each of the four schools, and can come
from any major. For example, many students in majors such as
education, nursing, and engineering have successfully completed the
Program.

I have a lot of different interests. Will I have time for extra-curricular activities if I'm in the CHP?

Yes! Our participants are involved in all aspects of campus life
including intercollegiate and intramural sports, officers in student
government, radio DJs, theater productions, service groups, campus
newspaper, residence life staff, musical groups -- the possibilities are
endless!

Will I be able to study abroad if I’m in the Honors Program?

Absolutely! We encourage our students to take advantage of the many
study abroad opportunities Messiah College offers. Many, if not most,
of our CHP participants spend at least one semester studying off
campus.

Can I get Honors ID credit for a class I take abroad?

With the exception of specially offered May term or J-term Honors trips
(to Peru & Bolivia, Malaysia & Borneo, or
New Zealand), only Honors classes taken at the Grantham campus can meet
your Honors ID requirement.

Is it possible to graduate early if I’m a participant in the College Honors Program?

Yes. With careful planning, and depending on your major’s
requirements, it is possible to graduate one or even two semesters
early.